Microsoft Sentinel Architect

• Conduct an  As Is  assessment of SOC operations, including platforms and tools such as Microsoft Sentinel.
• Review architecture, policies, infrastructure, servers, applications, logs, and KPIs to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure alignment with industry standards such as NIST, MITRE, Magma, Defense in Depth, ISO 27001, SOC I, and SOC II.
• Provide technical consultation to enrich Microsoft Sentinel functionalities using best practices and expertise.
• Evaluate integrations, use cases, playbooks, and automation solutions for optimization.
• Deliver strategic guidance to align SOC services with customer requirements and goals.
• Analyze existing capabilities and provide actionable recommendations to enhance SOC operations, including incident response and threat intelligence integration.
• Prepare comprehensive reports detailing observations, gaps, recommendations, and capability matrices.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams and technical consultants to validate SOC processes and integrations.
• Mentor and guide team members in SOC assessment and Microsoft Sentinel optimization.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in SOC operations, with extensive expertise in Microsoft Sentinel architecture.
• Proficiency in cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and industry standards.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to deliver high impact recommendations.
• Expertise in playbook design, use case development, and automation solutions.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration abilities.